This value is considered satisfactory.
The most polluted areas of Bishkek:
1. Nagornoye - 88
2. Baytik village - 28
The main source of air pollution in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Air quality is satisfactory, pollution is minimal and within normal limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Air quality is acceptable, but some pollutants may be harmful to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect the health of especially sensitive individuals, while others are not significantly impacted |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | May negatively affect health; especially for sensitive individuals, the consequences can be serious |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health. Likely to affect the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Severely hazardous to health. All residents may face serious consequences |
PM2.5 refers to particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which are 30 times smaller than a human hair. They include a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates suspended in the air. These substances are responsible for the smog characteristic of large metropolises.
In the global air quality ranking as of February 12, Bishkek ranks 55th (11:00).
• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- Close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- Use a mask;
- Reduce outdoor physical activity;
- Use an air purifier.
